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Performing Arts Live
Tuesday, September 19 at 7:30PM
Wednesday, September 20 at 7:30PM
The Book of Life
Odile Gakire “Kiki” Katese & Women Drummers of Rwanda
Co-produced by Volcano, Canada and the Woman Cultural Centre, Rwanda
Following rave reviews at the 2022 Edinburgh International Festival, The Book of Life comes to the U.S. for an exclusive tour that will inspire and transform audiences. Powerfully written and performed by Rwandan writer and activist Odile Gakire “Kiki” Katese, The Book of Life is based on letters written by the survivors and perpetrators of Rwanda’s genocide — ordinary people, addressed to those who are gone. Through storytelling, hand-crafted projections and original live music by the internationally acclaimed Women Drummers of Rwanda, the production leads audiences through a remarkable journey of how to rebuild a deep understanding of life in the aftermath of incalculable loss. Hailed as “magnificent” by The Scotsman, The Book of Life ultimately offers hope — unlocking life after trauma and finding a humane way forward full of joy.
Support for this production of The Book of Life has been provided by: The Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council and the Kingfisher Foundation.
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This project is made possible in part through the Mid Atlantic Folk and Traditional Arts – Community Projects program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. |
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Drumming Demonstration with the Women Drummers of Rwanda
Tuesday, September 19 at 12PM
Abrams Creek Amphitheatre
Join the internationally acclaimed Women Drummers of Rwanda for a lunchtime drumming workshop and demonstration!
Educational Concert
Women Drummers of Rwanda
with Odile Gakire “Kiki” Katese
Wednesday, September 20 from 2PM to 2:50PM
Glaize Studio Theatre
The internationally acclaimed Women Drummers of Rwanda joins writer and activist Odile Gakire “Kiki” Katese to present an educational concert featuring the sounds of Rwanda. The artists are visiting campus as part of a U.S. tour for The Book of Life, a theatrical work based on letters written by the survivors and perpetrators of Rwanda’s genocide — ordinary people, addressed to those who are gone.
